Providence Police make apprehension in 2023 June Street Homicide

Following investigation, Providence Police Detectives apprehended Nathan Rodriguez (DOB 7/1/2001) for the drive by shooting/murder of Jhensen Baldayac, age 34, which occurred on August 3, 2023 on June Street.  Rodriguez was charged with murder, two counts of assault with a deadly weapon (ADW), conspiracy and other firearm related charges. During this incident, two additional individuals were shot and suffered severe injuries, resulting in the ADW charges against Rodriguez.  “I commend our Detective Bureau for their tireless efforts throughout this case which resulted in removing a violent criminal from our streets,” said Colonel Perez. “I would also like to recognize the Detectives who worked this case, Joseph Nezier and Alicia Hersperger as well as Sergeant Andres Perez for his oversight of this investigation.”